Attorney Sandra Holien of Marshalltown, IA; Gaddafi Wannabee, certified Dufus

 

1. Violated Iowa law by failing to keep her courtroom open to the public
2. Created a hostile environment in her courtroom
3. Placed a sign on her courtroom door stating, “Do not enter Courtroom when Court is in session”
4. When members of the public entered her courtroom she would demand to know why they were there
5. Repeatedly violated Iowa law as to arraignments in criminal matters
6. Failed to maintain respect for and follow the law
7. Engaged in frequent conflicts with fellow judges, police officers, and court personnel
8. Refused to discuss her belligerent conduct with the Chief Judge
9. Her hostile relationship with court reporters made it impossible to find reporters willing to work in her courtroom
10. Stated that her primary reporter had “betrayed” her by reporting on her belligerent behavior
11. Retained court records in a personal file in order to conceal them from the public and other court personnel including fellow judges
12. Refused to respond to inquiries from the Chief Court Administrator
13. Attended continuing judicial education in Minnesota that dealt with Minnesota laws and not those of Iowa
14. Unlawfully held initial court appearances for defendants in her chambers, thereby denying the prosecutor’s lawful right to attend
15. Repeatedly refused to return court files to the Clerk upon request
16. Repeatedly made rude, demeaning and embarrassing comments to police officers who had accompanied prisoners to her courtroom
17. Would knowingly violate the due process rights of defendants appearing in her court